Purpose and Description:

This standard certificate course in first aid meets the requirements of employers, federal and state government departments and statutory authorities. It is designed to teach the fundamental principles, knowledge and skills of first aid and to prepare people to give competent emergency care until trained assistance is available. The Senior First Aid certificate is the prerequisite for enrolment in any of the advanced certificate courses. It is classified as a Level 2 course.

Course Content:

>    Introduction to the structure and functions of the human body.
>    Recognition and management of the unconscious person.
>    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
>    Control of bleeding and care for various types of wounds.
>    Recognition and management of injury to bone or soft tissue.
>    Injury resulting from extremes of heat and cold.
>    Poisoning, bites and stings.
>    Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need
      emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy.
>    Practical first aid skills using prepared and improvised materials.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Duration

Minimum of eighteen hours. Course can be delivered onsite

Evaluation Method

Continuous assessment plus formal examination at the end of the course.

Participants are required to pass both practical and theoretical assessment tasks, including CPR.

Course Award

Senior First Aid Certificate (valid for 3 years from date of issue)